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Yamaha CK88 88-key stage keyboard

Yamaha CK88 88-key stage keyboard

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Our take on the Yamaha CK88 88-key stage keyboard

The Yamaha CK88 is an 88-key stage keyboard built around a Graded Hammer Standard weighted, graded action with matte black keytops. It covers acoustic and electric piano, organ with drawbar-style controls, and synth sounds, with 3-part layering and splitting plus onboard effects. Built-in speakers and broad connectivity make it a self-contained gig and practice keyboard. Against lighter unweighted stage pianos it trades portability for a piano-like feel; against premium weighted rivals it is a simpler, more direct live instrument.

Best forPianists who want weighted keys on stageLive players who need organ and synth sounds in one boardPractice and school use without an ampStudio and home players wanting built-in speakers
Pros
  • Graded Hammer Standard weighted, graded action
  • Matte black keytops with a piano-like feel
  • Piano, electric piano, organ and synth sounds in one keyboard
  • Dedicated organ controls and synth editing
  • 3-part layering and splitting
  • Built-in speakers for standalone playing
Cons
  • Weighted 88-key action makes it heavy to carry
  • Built-in speakers are modest for loud band settings
  • Menu-based synth editing is less immediate than knob-per-function boards
  • Fewer premium piano and organ models than top-tier stage keyboards

Yamaha CK88 88-key stage keyboard prices at every store

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    In stockShips from the UK · priced in GBP (£1,367.50) · duties may applyReturn policy

    $1,819.72Checked Nov 11
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About the Yamaha CK88 88-key stage keyboard

The Yamaha CK88 is an 88-key stage keyboard that combines piano, electric piano, organ and synthesizer sounds. It has a weighted Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard with matte black keytops. The action is heavier in the lower register and lighter toward the upper keys.

Piano sounds include samples of the Yamaha CFX, S700 and CF3 grand pianos and the U1 upright piano. Vintage electric pianos include Clavi, 1980s DX7-style FM electric pianos and 1990s dance-inspired sounds. The organ section is based on the Yamaha reface YC. It offers 5 organ types and 9 drawbars, with controls for rotary speaker, percussion and vibrato/chorus.

The synthesizer section has analog-style pads, leads, basses, synth brass, strings and bells. Dedicated Filter and Envelope Generator controls adjust the sound without menus. Up to 3 sound parts can be split, layered and mixed from the front panel. Live Sets save and recall full setups, and MIDI Master mode makes the keyboard a 4-zone MIDI controller.

Keys
88-key Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) weighted action, matte black keytops
Piano sounds
Yamaha CFX, S700 and CF3 grand pianos; U1 upright piano
Electric pianos
Clavi, 1980s DX7-style FM, 1990s dance-inspired sounds
Organ
5 organ types, 9 drawbars, rotary speaker, percussion, vibrato/chorus
Synthesizer
Filter and EG controls, Mono mode, 3 Unison modes, category buttons
Layers and splits
Up to 3 parts
Effects
Drive, 2 independent effects processors, delay, reverb, 3-band master EQ
A/D input effects
2 dedicated effects processors
Live Sets
160 locations, including 80 preset sounds
MIDI Master
4-zone MIDI controller mode
Speakers
2 built-in speakers with 6W amplifiers
Power
Mains or 8 AA alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries
Connectivity
Stereo line outputs, stereo A/D inputs, headphone connection, MIDI In and Out, USB To Host, USB To Device
Wireless
Bluetooth Audio Input
USB audio
Built-in interface for stereo recording and playback with a computer or compatible iOS device

Questions and answers

Is the CK88 good for live gigging?
Yes. It is designed as a stage keyboard with direct performance controls, layering and splitting, and built-in speakers for monitoring. The weighted 88-key action is the main trade-off when carrying it between shows.
How does the CK88 action compare with a real grand piano?
The Graded Hammer Standard action is weighted and graded, heavier in the low register and lighter up top, to mimic a grand piano. It is a digital approximation, not a full acoustic action.
Does the CK88 have built-in speakers?
Yes. It has onboard speakers, so you can play and practice without an amp or PA. For band volumes you will still want external amplification.
Can I split and layer sounds on the CK88?
Yes. It supports 3-part layering and splitting, so you can assign different sounds to different key ranges or stack them.
What kinds of sounds does the CK88 cover?
Acoustic piano, electric piano, organ with dedicated organ controls, and synthesizer sounds, plus effects for shaping them.
Is the CK88 a good choice for a beginner?
It suits learners who want a weighted action and built-in speakers, but it offers more organ and synth controls than a beginner needs. A simpler digital piano may be enough for pure piano practice.
Where is the Yamaha CK88 88-key stage keyboard cheapest?
At Chamberlain Music, for $1,819.72, as of our latest check.

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